In a project called “Design X Saber,” Y Studios—a San Francisco-based research company—has envisioned what lightsaber handles might look like had they been designed by six iconic creatives. The proposed sabers were inspired by the exoskeletal aesthetic of architect Zaha Hadid, mid-century modernism of Charles and Ray Eames’ furniture designs, clean lines of industrial designer Dieter Rams’ works and more. Take a look at the …
1. An Interview with Gloria Steinem and Ruth Bader Ginsburg While their careers have taken them to different places, Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (aka Notorious RGB) and women’s rights activist and journalist Gloria Steinem have fought for similar ideals throughout their lives. Now in their 80s, the friends sat down with The New York Times to discuss the parallels between their lives, the …
Inspired by the way tree branches grow toward a light source, Spanish designer Pico Pau’s simple, stackable game called “Los Taburetes” challenges players to build and balance. Each game set comes with 12 miniature beech wood stools that users can arrange in various combinations, reaching farther up and out—just as tree branches do. Keep them handy during times of creative block or leave them stacked …